Videos tagged with Uruguayan Mauser

This expert-level entry details the Uruguayan M1908 Short Rifle, a rare variant acquired by Winchester for ammunition testing. It covers the rifle's historical context within Uruguayan military arms, its specific features like the 1400m rear sight and bent-down bolt handle, and its provenance within the Winchester Reference Collection. The entry highlights the rifle's unique markings and its significance in understanding early 20th-century cartridge development.

This video details the rare Uruguayan Dovitiis Mauser, a unique conversion of the German Mauser 1871. Originally chambered in 11mm black powder, these rifles were modernized in France to fire the 6.5mm Daudeteau cartridge. The conversion resulted in a hybrid firearm with German receivers and French barrels, designed for a flat trajectory suitable for less-trained troops. Despite the technical effort, the project ultimately failed in Uruguay due to ammunition issues and the later adoption of the Mauser 1895.